Band 6 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Words First Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

Join a Team That Puts People First

At Words First, our mission is simple but powerful:

To support children and young people to achieve their full potential across education through high-quality, evidence-based interdisciplinary therapy delivered with heart and soul.

We are an innovative, forward-thinking company offering exceptional therapy services in schools across London and Greater London. Our vision is rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and inclusion — and our values shape everything we do:

  • Child-Centred: We prioritise the best interests of the child in every decision.

  • Evidence-Based: Our work is grounded in research and best practice.

  • Flexibility: We tailor our services to meet the needs of each child and school.

  • Teamwork: We build strong, respectful relationships across our team and with the wider school community.

  • Interdisciplinary Approach: We believe shared knowledge and collaboration between professions is key to meaningful impact.

We are now recruiting experienced, passionate Speech and Language Therapists to join our welcoming, diverse, and highly supportive community.


Why Choose Words First?

  • A genuinely inclusive, values-led company culture

  • A diverse team of therapists from all over the world, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise

  • A strong sense of community and connection, with regular socials and team events

  • Access to mentoring, peer support, and interdisciplinary collaboration with Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Counselors

  • A thorough onboarding and induction process to help you thrive

  • Ongoing career development, training, and opportunities to build a clinical specialism

  • A wealth of shared resources and planning materials

  • Visa sponsorship and relocation support for international therapists

  • Generous annual leave and salaries aligned with Agenda for Change

About the Role:

You'll provide high quality specialist speech and language therapy services across up to 5 education settings. These settings may include Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools and/or Specialist Schools in the clinical areas of Autism, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Learning Disability, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) and other Complex Needs.

You will manage a caseload in your schools, using evidence-based, person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions for children and young people who present with a range of communication and literacy difficulties.

You'll work closely with school staff and colleagues to provide support at universal, targeted, and specialist levels.

What We're Looking For:

  • 3+ years' experience as a paediatric SaLT, ideally in school settings

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Empathetic, adaptable, and a true team player

  • Strong report writing and time management skills

  • Eager to grow and develop a clinical specialism

  • HCPC-registered (or in the process of registering)

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy

  • Willing to undergo (or already hold) an enhanced DBS check (funded by Words First)

Words First is more than a workplace – it's a community where you can grow, belong, and make a real difference.

We recruit year-round and are currently hiring for January and April 2026 start dates.

Apply today – we can't wait to meet you.

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